July 29-31, 2025: Venus, Jupiter, Orion, Gemini, and Taurus are in the eastern sky before sunrise. Venus passes the stars in the Hunter’s club.
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2025, July 26: Venus Near Zeta Tauri; Crab Nebula and Winter Stars Before Sunrise
July 26, 2025: Venus passes Zeta Tauri in the eastern sky before sunrise, near the Crab Nebula. Winter's bright stars return with Jupiter, Saturn, and the slow-forming planetary display.
2025, July 25: Morning Sky Watch-Venus & Jupiter Nearing Conjunction
July 25, 2025: Prepare for a dazzling pre-dawn show! This guide details Venus and Jupiter's stunning approach to their August 12, 2025 conjunction. Discover how to spot Orion, Saturn, Mercury's planetary parade, and Mars in the evening sky this July and August.
2025, May 12: Final Performances – Procyon, Gemini Twins, Capella
May 12, 2025: Procyon, Gemini Twins – Castor and Pollux – and Capella make their final showings for the season.
2025, April 23: Morning Crescent Moon Approaches Venus, Evening Planets
April 23, 2025: The morning crescent moon approaches Venus in the eastern sky before sunrise. Jupiter and Mars are visible after sunset.
2025, April 19: Farewell Sirius, Orion, and Taurus
April 19, 2025: Watch Sirius, Orion, and Taurus disappear into the evening twilight on spring evenings. Farewell to Winter’s stars.
2025, February 21: Check Out the Winter Stars
February 21, 2025: Winter’s bright stars gleam in the southern sky during late February. Use a binocular to investigate their color and brightness.
2024, December 29: Sirius is South at Midnight
December 29, 2024: Sirius, the night’s brightest star, is south at midnight as the calendar year ends. It is part of a large group of bright stars near Orion.
2024, December 18: Orion’s Entrance
December 18, 2024: Orion enters the eastern evening sky, rising earlier each evening. The Hunter is accompanied by Sirius and Procyon.
2024, September 22: Autumnal Equinox, Moon Occults Pleiades
September 22, 2024: Today, the autumnal equinox occurs signaling the begin of autumn in the northern hemisphere. Across North America, the moon occults or eclipses stars in the Pleiades star cluster.